HOSSEIN GHAFFARI NIK
5455 Midship Ct., Burke, VA 22015
hghaffar@gmu.edu
(703) 975 - 0186 www.hgnik.com
OBJECTIVE:
Seeking a position in Electrical Engineering with special interest in Controls, Robotics, Signal Processing and engineering R&D.
EDUCATION:
M.S. in Electrical Engineering, August 2009, GPA 3.63
George Mason University, Fairfax, VA
• Specialization in Control and Robotics with relevant courses which included:
- Random Processes & Adaptive Signal Processing - Mobile Robots
- Systems Identifications - Optimal Control Theory
• Master’s Thesis: Hum-power Controller for Powered Wheelchairs,
- Designed, built and tested a working PCB prototype for hands-free operation.
- Using DSPs and Microcontrollers performed Speech Recognition and FFT.
• Patent Pending: “Method for Control Using a Humming Frequency”
B.S. in Electrical Engineering, January 2007, GPA 3.68
George Mason University, Fairfax, VA
• Group Design Project: AMBER Child Protection System,
- Worked with a group of students acting as the project manager.
- Designed, built and tested a GPS tracking device for children.
- Using Gumstix and RF transponders logged and transmitted the location of a child.
PUBLICATIONS:
• Featured as “Brother of Invention” and accomplished researcher in Time, Newsweek and Sports Illustrated magazines by George Mason University, Sep. 2009
• "Voice Recognition Algorithm for Portable Assistive Devices" Sensors, 2007 IEEE, pp.997-1000, Oct. 2007
WORK EXPERIENCE:
GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY Fairfax, VA
Graduate Research & Teaching Assistant January 2007 - Current
• Researched in Neural Engineering and Rehabilitation Technology.
• Tested and developed a Voice Activated Intelligent powered wheelchair.
• Instructed technical laboratories in Communication Engineering, MATLAB, DSP Implementations with Code Composer, Signal Processing and Digital Circuit Design.
• Technical Skills:
- Proficient in MATLAB and LabVIEW programming for real-time processes, data acquisition and signal processing.
- Programming in C for DSPs and Microcontrollers on embedded systems.
- Successfully performed engineering research, design and development process.
- Hands-on experience with soldering, PCB manufacturing and use of oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, multimiters and other laboratory devices.
GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY Fairfax, VA
IT Instructor & Mentor October 2005 - January 2007
• Mentored and instructed students and teachers on all Microsoft applications.
• Operated and fixed computers, printers and multimedia devices on daily basis
• DWI and Manslaughter - Fairfax, Va. July 2011
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